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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Backend Developer - **Company:** Get-e - **Location:** Hoofddorp, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** €7,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, Software as a Service, Software Quality, Code Review, Relational Databases, Laravel, PostgreSQL, MySQL, System Availability, Spring-boot, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Domain Driven Design, Docker - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5843278087 ## About the Role * Working in a highly dynamic and technically complex environment. * You are an autonomous, self-driven person, who brings a strong drive for continuous self-improvement. * You have a good balance between getting it done and doing it right. You're not chasing perfection, you're looking for solutions. * You bring strong communicative skills, with the ability to explain your technical choices to the team and stakeholders. * You use provided AI tools to boost your productivity but you don't allow the AI to drive you. * You enjoy working in an international work environment with over 21 different nationalities who all bring their unique energy to the table, * You know your way around working effectively within a team, but have the ability to work independently on large scale (high availability) SaaS products with zero-downtime. * 3-5 years experience with PHP and/or Java (proficient in one, genuinely hands-on with the other, and happy to work across both) * Commercial experience with Laravel and/or SpringBoot frameworks (proficient in one, genuinely hands-on with the other, and happy to work across both) * Solid experience with relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL and a deep understanding of transactions and isolation levels. * Knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker for scalable, high-performance back-end development. * Understanding of event-driven architectures and experience with event-driven technologies like Apache Kafka. * Fluent in English, both written and spoken, to collaborate with international colleagues and remote teams. ## Description Sounds appealing so far? Make sure to keep reading, because this position is a great next step into your career! As a Backend developer, you will have a job that provides a lot of variety, but most of all, will give you the opportunity to provide a big impact on the team and company. A few responsibilities that you will get are as follows: * Building new features and integrations with third-party systems you don't control. * Owning end to end integration and shipping your own work to production * Performing improvements, investigations and bug fixes to ensure system reliability. * Creating and maintaining automated tests for robust and efficient software. * Helping to refine user stories and tasks, ensuring they are well understood and actionable. * Maintaining a clear and efficient code structure based on best practices and Domain-Driven Design. * Conducting code reviews to ensure code quality. * Ensuring proper separation of domains and promoting low coupling within the codebase What do you bring to the table? To be the right fit for Get-E, the following requirements are needed: * An MVP mindset, you build, you ship out, you collect feedback and make it better. * Ability to plan ahead just enough before going down the rabbit hole of painting the full picture. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) ## Related Articles - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)